Stewart Barry Elzey

Obituary Stewart Barry Elzey, affectionately known as “Geebee,” was born on February 13, 1950 to the late Novella Elzey Dashiell. In Stewart’s early years, he lived with his grandparents, Henry and Hattie Elzey, along with his older cousin, Stephanie Elzey Dunbar. At the age of 16, “Geebee” went to live with his mother, Novella Dashiell and Pop, Thomas F. Dashiell, Sr. Stewart was the oldest of Novella’s children. He had two brothers, Ira Dashiell whom arrived as an Angel and went home to be with the Lord. His other brother is Thomas F. Dashiell, Jr. and three sisters, Sharon, Brenda Francine and Carolyn Faye. Stewart was one of the last to attend the all black high school, Salisbury High. During the integration period, his class was transferred to Wicomico Senior High. He graduated in 1968 with honors. Stewart and his classmates formed the magnificent, “Soul Group Five” which met regularly in his home at 731 Booth Street. They sponsored many social events. Geebee was always a natural athlete, coach and mentor. His love for athletics and mentoring began at home with his younger brother, Thomas. During his high school years, he played various sports but excelled in baseball and tried out for the Baltimore Orioles. Unfortunately, he was unable to pursue due to torn ligaments in his knee. As a result of his skills, he earned a baseball scholarship to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. While at UMES, Stewart took part in the Air Force ROTC program, which would have guaranteed his commission as a First Lieutenant if he so desired. Stewart pledged Alpha Phi Omega, Roh Omicron Chapter. Stewart was afforded career opportunities at IBM and Nabisco. He settled on a leadership position at Nabisco in Atlanta, Georgia and was employed with Nabisco for over 20 years. Stewart experienced fatherhood for the first time at the age of 25. His son, Jeremy Hyatt, was the light of his life. He instilled the qualities in his son to become the best athlete, mentor and son that a father could ever desire. Jeremy excelled in basketball at North Carolina State and later went on to play professionally overseas for nine years, winning two championships as a player coach. After his employment with Nabisco, Stewart returned home to Salisbury, MD and there he met the love of his life, Rebecca Dashiell. Prior to their re-acquaintance, she was only “Doug Dashiell’s little sister.” Their courtship was short lived because it was love at first sight. On November 21, 1992, Stewart and Rebecca were married and from that time they were inseparable. Stewart experienced fatherhood again by raising two more sons, Mike and DeJesus, one granddaughter, Amber, and one grandson, Darius. Stewart’s love for coaching was matched only by his zeal to mentor young minds. He touched many lives to include players as well as other coaches. His contributions to youth athletics include coaching the Cavaliers youth basketball team at the Salvation Army, which won 7 Championships, the Summer CAPA League, and the Tri-County All Stars National AAU Program. He was not an easy coach to play for, but he was well-respected by his peers, the players and parents. Stewart Elzey was preceded in death by his mother, Novella Elzey Dashiell, father, Thomas F. Dashiell, Sr., brother, Ira Atlee Dashiell, sister, Sharon Elizabeth Dashiell and nephew, Marcus Ira Stevenson. Stewart leaves to mourn: his wife of twenty-seven (27) years, Rebecca Dashiell Elzey; three (3) sons, Jeremy Hyatt, Myisha Maurice White and DeJesus Collins; two granddaughters, Amber Hurley (Chad) and Jada Hyatt three grandsons, Darius Dashiell, Cameron Collins and Cohen Hyatt; one great grandson, Osiris Hurley; four brothers, Thomas F. Dashiell, Jr. (Tina) Joe McMullen (Ann) and Norman and Marshall Coulbourne,; four sisters, Brenda Francine Williams (Bruce), Carolyn Faye Dashiell, Machelle Reynolds and one cousin/sister through pure love, Stephanie Elzey Dunbar; a very special goddaughter, Sherelle McZeal (Anthony); two very special brothers-in-law, Douglas Tyrone Dashiell and Clayton Dashiell, a very best friend, Hattie Lafayette and a host of in-laws, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Stewart Barry Elzey

February 13, 1950 - April 23, 2019